5221 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA 91732 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5221 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA 91732

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.612 acres (26,668 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill	$13,439 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Transfer Sep 2023 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8541-007-068`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8541-007-068`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,038 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	26,668 sqft (0.612 acres)
Lot Dimensions	289 ft deep x 90 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5221 BUFFINGTON RD
City	EL MONTE
State	CA
Zip	91732-1241
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	EMR1B*
Legal Description	TRACT # 10823 LOT 10 BLK B
Legal Subdivision	10823
Legal Tract	10823
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	432502

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	993 N BALBOA DR, GILBERT, AZ 85234-2037
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 1, 2026	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer
Sep 5, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 12, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Sep 24, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000736331
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Oct 1, 2026
Property Address	5221 BUFFINGTON RD, EL MONTE, CA 91732-1241
Document Number	0000736331
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2026
Instrument	2026736331
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Tenant
Address	993 N BALBOA DR, GILBERT, AZ 85234-2037

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2023
Property Address	5221 BUFFINGTON RD, EL MONTE, CA 91732-1241
Document Number	0000589274
Map Reference	MB 187 PG 30&31
Instrument Date	Aug 22, 2023
Instrument	23-0589274
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	5221 BUFFINGTON RD, EL MONTE, CA 91732-1241

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2023
Property Address	5221 BUFFINGTON RD, EL MONTE, CA 91732-1241
Document Number	0000455576
Map Reference	MB 187 PG 30&31
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2023
Instrument	23-0455576
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5221 BUFFINGTON RD, EL MONTE, CA 91732-1241

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	El Monte City
Elementary School District	El Monte City School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	El Monte Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$964,444 (+2%) Land $771,773 Building $192,671
2025	$13,439.00 (+291.81%) Homeowner's exemption	$945,535 (+330.42%) Land $756,641 Building $188,894
2023	$3,430.00 (+3.63%)	$219,679 (+2%) Land $146,461 Building $73,218
2022	$3,310.00	$215,373 Land $143,590 Building $71,783

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	HEMLOCK MUTUAL WATER CO. private · serves 686 people · EPA ID CA1910053
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Aug 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	5 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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